Lead Maintenance Technician — On-Call Leader

PLK Communities; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life and Short Term DI

Voluntary Life

Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid company events

Paid community volunteering

Referral bonus

Rent discount potential

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

PLK Communities is seeking a full-time Lead Maintenance Technician for our residential apartment communities in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, safety, and proactive maintenance to support a high-quality living environment.

You will oversee maintenance tasks, coordinate with the team, and ensure swift response to issues, with opportunities for HVAC training and growth within the property management field.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years multi-family/apartment maintenance experience.
• Supervisory/Lead experience.
• Basic carpentry.
• Plumbing.
• Electrical and mechanical systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Tools (hammer, screwdrivers, channel locks, multi meter, Allen wrenches, pliers, knife, flashlight).
• Able to respond to afterhours emergency calls as part of an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Leader
• Maintain Physical Integrity and Safety of Community
• Anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems
• Perform any and all property maintenance needs
• Maintenance of the property grounds and common areas
• HVAC service and repair (willing to train)
• Prepare apartments for new residents
• Complete Work Orders
• Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash
• Provides leadership, guidance, and development for community Maintenance team

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Lead experience

Afterhours readiness

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Basic carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical & mechanical systems

Tools

Multi meter

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Channel locks

Allen wrenches

Pliers

Job description

PLK Communities is seeking a full-time Lead Maintenance Technician for our residential apartment communities in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, safety, and proactive maintenance to support a high-quality living environment.

You will oversee maintenance tasks, coordinate with the team, and ensure swift response to issues, with opportunities for HVAC training and growth within the property management field.